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By Professor Barry Drust Photo by LOGAN WEAVER | @LGNWVR on Unsplash The last couple of weeks have seen a group of talented and ambitious students start their doctoral journey in our school here at the University of Birmingham on the Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Science. It’s always a privilege to welcome new researchers into the programme. … href="https://b...
By Dr Liam Anderson A little over three years ago, I was just stepping into the world of PhD and Professional Doctorate supervision. I can still remember the mix of excitement to be part of each student’s journeys. There was a sense of stepping into something significant, knowing I had the chance to help others … href="https://blog.bham.ac.uk/blog/2025/09/15/looking-back-to-l...
By Jamie Kyte England’s Euro 2025 triumph will be remembered for many moments, but few were more decisive than Hannah Hampton’s performances in two tense penalty shootouts. In both the quarter-final against Sweden and the final against Spain, she showed that penalties are no longer just about instinct — they’re about preparation. Analysis Over Instinct … href="htt...
By Dr Andrew Soundy I managed to get an old laptop I had many years ago working recently and I found on it a story by one of my children. The story was entitled ‘Harry the Hare’. It was the beginning of the story, about a hare, who was the odd one out, he was … href="https://blog.bham.ac.uk/blog/2025/09/15/finding-hope-in-stories/" class="more-link" target="_blank" rel="noope...
By Dr Andrew Soundy At first glance, a rabbit in a cage might seem dull—lacking personality, social engagement, or joy. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. I have three rabbits, and when they’re free to roam our walled garden, they come alive. Storm, our most adventurous rabbit, fist-bumps me with her head, digs … href="https://blog.bham.ac.uk/blog/2025/09/15/escapin...
